Hi, Kevj

I have some R/C designs that need 5v from 4 NiCd cells ...

so, I've used the MAX 879 ( converter/regulator ) ... was fine, but out of production now .


Now, I Use a MAX 630 Upconverter ... 641 if you need more power, and a LM2940 LDO ...

Inductors are Std ones ... no soucy !!!

Alain